Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission: Discover New Zealand's Most Important Historic Site
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219 Ratings
Paihia
Immerse yourself in New Zealand's history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Explore the grounds, visit museums, take a guided tour, and enjoy cultural performances.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Discover the history of New Zealand

Waitangi Treaty Grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through New Zealand’s most important historic site.

An absolute ‘must-do’ for all visitors to New Zealand, the award-winning Waitangi Treaty Grounds is one of our nation’s premier attractions and tells New Zealand’s story of two peoples coming together as one, under the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Admission is valid for two consecutive days and includes

Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and the world’s largest ceremonial waka
Entry to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
Entry to Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship
Informative guided tour around Waitangi Treaty Grounds (50 minutes)
Māori cultural experience (30 minutes)

What's Included
  • Headsets provided for clear audio guide
  • Expert local guide
  • Enjoy live entertainment
  • Access to all activities
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the rich history and stunning views of New Zealand’s most significant historical location, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Your admission to Waitangi grants you entry to the ground of the Waitangi Treaty, admittance to the Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi, Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship, a comprehensive (50-minute) guided tour, cultural performance (30-minutes), an introductory film about Waitangi – The Birthplace of a Nation, and unrestricted access to key symbols, bush walks and breathtaking views of the Bay of Islands which are integral to New Zealand’s most pivotal historical site.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
1 Tau Henare Dr,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nigelj613
May 16, 2024
A must visit - Great location very interesting tour given by the guide a real insight into the Maori life and times both currently and when the first white settlers arrived . A must if you are in the area
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Janemlondon
May 16, 2024
A must-see historic gem plus two great museums. - A NZ must-see to try to understand the history, especially if you are foreign like us. This is an excellent site for telling so much of the history of the Maori and European settlers in one place. Very knowledgeable guide and a good system using earpieces so you could wander away to take pictures and still hear what she said. We did the most basic tour, which included a short but entertaining Maori cultural experience. There are also 2 excellent museums on site as well as the homestead, one telling the history of the treaty and the other the price of citizenship. As we were there over Anzac day the latter had particular resonance. We split our visit over 2 days as there was so much to take in and we wanted to do it justice. The entry ticket allows you to do this, which is a really great idea.
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Libbytaylor
May 8, 2024
So worth visiting - What an amazing experience, the grounds, the museums, the guided tour, the cultural experience. Incredibly well done.
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Catherinebe7089pc
Apr 27, 2024
Awesome morning tour of Waitangi - Wow ! What an awesome morning we had with tour guide CC at the Waitangi treaty grounds. Cc what a story teller your passion and knowledge was outstanding the way you brought the past alive I felt like I was transported back in time. Your story telling spun all the information together you were confident passionate and humorous. You entwined European and Māori history with such ease and respect. Your Te reo (Māori language) and ability to recall history was very impressive. Thank you for a fabulous morning.
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Steph_r
Apr 19, 2024
Time well spent in Pahia - We had an interesting and informative visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The setting is peaceful and the grounds are well maintained. The staff were friendly, approachable and informative. The performance was entertaining and educational. The guided walk provided engaging insights and the museum was impressive. Unfortunately, we did not give ourselves enough time. We would recommend allowing yourself at least 4 hours or more to participate in the majority of activities and displays on the grounds.
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Deborahed3086ip
Apr 8, 2024
Great day out - We had a fantastic day out here, great guide, very knowledgeable. Huge museum with lots of information and history. Good paced tour
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Morag_i
Apr 2, 2024
Lived it! - The Mission House was beautiful spiritually and aesthetically. Really interesting to see, read and hear the accurate story.
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Lyn_j
Mar 31, 2024
Don’t miss this! - CC was an excellent tour guide. Her knowledge and the way she communicated it was amazing, thank you. I was expecting a more traditional cultural performance but the 5 young performers were obviously very talented yet did it in a fun and interactive manner. Very enjoyable and I recommend it to everyone.
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Clairemg2046zp
Mar 28, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide - Our family took the guided tour and our tour guide was absolutely amazing…Ceci (sorry if I misspelled). Her tour was so informative plus engaging and entertaining. The whole family including our preteens learned a lot and felt inspire to learn more. Thank you!
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Karen_l
Mar 28, 2024
Great visit so informative .. our guide Cece was excellent - Excellent experience with a wonderful guide Cece who was so knowledgeable and made the visit fun. The cultural show was great.
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